Zinno Olympian ZB-1

Zinno Olympian ZB-1
The Olympian during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt on April 15, 1976
Role Human-powered aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Joseph A. Zinno & Associates
Designer Joseph A. Zinno
First flight April 21, 1976
Number built 1

The Olympian ZB-1 was the first human-powered aircraft to have flown in the United States.[1][2][3] It was designed, built, and flown by Joseph A. Zinno, of North Providence, Rhode Island. Zinno had previously been a USAF Lieutenant Colonel, and undertook the challenge of making a human-powered aircraft as a post-retirement project.[3][4]

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